Hagerty Insurance agent in Bellevue, WA

Born out of necessity in 1984 by Frank and Louise Hagerty, the company revolutionized the way classic cars and boats were insured. The Hagerty’s were unable to find the proper insurance coverage for their classic wooden boat, so the created their own specialty line of insurance products specifically for classic cars and boats. The company became a family business in 1995, when children McKeel and Kim, who vowed never to go into insurance, began to run the business. Since then the Hagerty product line has grown to include Overseas Shipping and Touring coverage, Hagerty Plus: a roadside assistance service with guaranteed flatbeds for classic cars, commercial coverage and Guaranteed Value coverage. Hagerty Insurance prides itself on being experts in their field, with employees truly understanding the care that goes into maintaining classic cars and boats. Employees are kept in the know by taking collector car training and are encouraged to involve themselves with company programs geared toward classic car advocacy. With an in-house operation, Hagerty’s customers can rest assured that their claim in the hands of a knowledgeable agent. Hagerty products were so popular that they quickly became, and remain, a worldwide leader in classic auto and boat coverage, also holding offices in London and Canada.

Hagerty Insurance did not stop at simply insuring classic autos and boats, they built an empire of publications, foundations and hobby support. Hagerty employees share the company’s passion for classic cars, with several dozen employees helping to restore a Model ‘A’ and a classic ’69 Camaro.  Hagerty documented the experience for enthusiast and the company continues to post classic car related videos to its website regularly. Hagerty has also set up a series of foundations and organizations like the Historic Vehicle Association: the largest classic vehicle owner’s organization in the world and the Collectors Foundation: a scholarship foundation designed to “provide scholarships and educational grants to organizations committed to hands-on education and making a difference in the lives of young people through the appeal of historic vehicles.” Hagerty Insurance also founded Operation Ignite! Aimed at getting young people interested in classic cars with a series of events like model building contests, youth judging events and a design contest.

If you are in the market for classic car or boat insurance, talk to your Bordelon Insurance agent in Bellevue, WA today about the specialty products offered by Hagerty Insurance. Like their motto says, Hagerty is “For car guys, by car guys.”